Bar Owner Sued Over Iowa City Shooting Case
John Slager was shot last August and still has a bullet fragment in his brain. His parents sue the bar owner whose patron allegedly drank before the attack, alleging negligence. The suit highlights the bar’s role in the incident.
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Davis testifies he would have used a better gun in Mount Pleasant shooting
Davis described the Dec 10 killings of Mount Pleasant Mayor Edd King and wounding of council members as caused by sewer problems and his belief a stronger gun might have stopped the issue. He cited wartime trauma from Japanese captivity and said he viewed the event as an attack on him and his home.
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Mount Pleasant
Edd King
JoAnn Sankey
Ronald Dupree
Davis
Linn District
Henry County
T.K. Ford
Thomas Miller
Michael Schilling
Cedar Rapids
Rinas denies criticism amid chief's defense of policy
Linn County Supervisor Joe Rinas says he did not criticize Cedar Rapids Police Chief Gary Hinzman while Hinzman defended his management Friday. Hinzman accepted Rinas’ account of the remarks after noting his information came from a meeting attendee and was not independently checked.
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Linn
Joe Rinas
Cedar Rapids
Gary Hinzman
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PTL Faces Criminal Probe Amid May Miracle Donations
PTL TV ministry led by Rev. Jim Bakker and wife Tammy Faye drew about 1.5 million in May to 17, with forecasts up to 10 million, while auditors from the IRS and other agencies examine the books. Falwell, now chairman, cites a May Emergency miracle as debt climbs near 70 million and station losses mount. The Justice Department has opened a preliminary inquiry into potential criminal activity.
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Falwell
Washington
Justice Department
PTL
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Today’s Chuckle Elevator Boss’ Son Joke
A lighthearted quip about climbing success and a boss’ son using the company elevator. The joke hinges on workplace privilege and a sly jab at hierarchy.
Lebanese Prime Minister Karami Assassinated in Bomb Attack
Lebanese Prime Minister Rashid Karami was killed when a bomb targeted a helicopter he rode, wounding Interior Minister Abdullah al Rasi and several aides. Karami, 65, held the office ten times over 32 years and was allied with Syria. Selim al Hoss to act as prime minister.
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West Germany Accepts Double-Zero Missile Deal
West Germany's governing coalition approved the Soviet offer to remove short-range missiles and withdraw medium-range weapons from Europe. The move aligns Bonn with the United States and NATO, ending a six week coalition dispute though conservatives remain wary of concessions to disarmament aims. The cabinet backed the "double-zero option" with a reservation.
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West Germany
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United States
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